John J. Geehan Jr., a 55 year resident of Melrose, passed away on February 6, 2018 at the age of 76. John was born in Chelsea, MA on June 30, 1941 to John and Monica (Halley) Geehan. He was raised in Melrose, and attended school at St. Mary's Grammar School and later graduated from Christopher Columbus High School in 1959. John was a letter carrier for the Post Office in Melrose for over 25 years, delivering mail in the neighborhood between Grove St., Lebanon St., and Beech Ave.. John was the beloved husband of the late Donna (Ricker) Geehan. Loving brother of Mary A. Wagner of Melrose, Patrick J. Geehan of Melrose, Shelia M. Geehan of Reading, Eileen A. Geehan of Melrose, Bridget M. Geehan of Melrose, Margaret H. Geehan of FL, Alice P. Hall of Melrose, James P. Geehan of VT, Monica E. Marcotte of NH, the late Kathleen M. Geehan and the late Pauline M. Geehan. Also survived by many nieces & nephews and grand nieces & nephews. Visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose. A Funeral Service will be held following the visitation at 11:30 AM at the Gately Funeral Home. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Melrose Veterans Fund, 562 Main St., Melrose, MA 02176 C/O Veterans' Office.